Engineering Physics Summer Internship- Real-time prediction of refractive index structure function (Cn2)

The Air Force Institute of Technology is looking for 2024 candidates to participate in a paid summer internship for 10-12 weeks at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (Dayton, Ohio). This Internship is in the Engineering Physics Department, with the Center for Directed Energy. All applicants must be U.S Citizens and be able to pass a background check. 

Project Title: Real-time prediction of refractive index structure function (Cn2) profile through atmospheric turbulence using energy balance Bowen ratio (EBBR) method

Project Description:  Real-time prediction of the refractive index structure function (Cn2) through atmospheric turbulence is critical for optimizing directed energy and optical communication systems. The energy balance Bowen ratio (EBBR) method provides a practical approach by quantifying sensible and latent heat fluxes at the surface-atmosphere interface. These fluxes directly influence temperature and moisture gradients, which are key drivers of atmospheric turbulence. By integrating EBBR-derived flux data into predictive models, it becomes possible to dynamically profile Cn2 with high temporal resolution. This real-time capability enhances the reliability of directed energy applications, ensuring precise performance under fluctuating environmental conditions. Weather Integration Prototype (WIP) maybe a possible candidate to automatize the whole system however, it is not done yet, just because of rb determination to complete the computation procedures. 

Majors: STEM